Abstract

Isolated rupture of the infrarenal segment of the inferior
vena cava due to blunt trauma is relatively rare. It may be
missed clinically and even diagnostic peritoneal lavage
may prove negative. The mainstay of diagnosis remains
a high degree of clinical suspicion together with sectional
imaging. If the patient is haemodynamically stable after
initial resuscitation and there is no other indication for
exploratory surgery, these lesions can be managed conservatively
with good outcome as shown in the case
described in this report.